First Flight High School vs Tuscola High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 659 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
Tuscola High
Waynesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
873 students
| Measure | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Tuscola High Waynesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 528 | #299 of 528 |
| National rank | #4832 of 16,910 | #11627 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 874 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Waynesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 37.4).
- •Tuscola High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •First Flight High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •First Flight High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 99.7%).
- •First Flight High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.8).
- •First Flight High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 873.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is First Flight High School better than Tuscola High?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight High School ranks higher (63.8 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are First Flight High School and Tuscola High?
About 659 km in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Waynesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight High School: 874. Tuscola High: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight High School and Tuscola High rank in North Carolina?
First Flight High School is 99th of 528 and Tuscola High is 299th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).